The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
New industry guidance issued on glycerol slush-ice drinks
BDA says retailers must be clear about new recommendations, which require businesses to add glycerol at the minimum quantity technically necessary to make slush
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Positive results from bacteriophage trial designed to tackle Salmonella
University of Leicester researchers have discovered that infected chickens treated with lowest dose of bacteriophage tested negative for Salmonella on day 42
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in blood of pregnant women
PFAS also found in babies’ umbilical cord blood, showing chemicals had crossed the placenta
12 January 2023, Kerry Taylor-Smith
Israeli scientists hope gene editing will end the practice of culling male chicks in the egg-producing industry, benefitting the environment and animal welfare
06 October 2022, By Steve Smethurst
There are currently no regulatory limits in place for OPEs in food, and too little is known about how they interact and their impact